Side effects

My mum is currently on her final week week of 6 week stereotactic radiotherapy for a meningioma (recurrent). She has experienced a number of seizures before radiotherapy and one in week 5.  She has been experiencing numbness to face/eye. Is this normal or cause for concern?

  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I'm sorry to read about what's been happening with your mum and the symptoms she is currently experiencing.

    While some symptoms might be due to the side effects of the treatment, it's important to talk to her healthcare team about this. They can determine if these symptoms are a normal part of the treatment process or if they need further investigating.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene